Nova Scotia heat pump rebates

Last checked 2026-11-01

Nova Scotia's federal oil-to-heat-pump stream has closed, but Efficiency Nova Scotia still offers income-based and assessment-based support.

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Programme	Amount	Source
Efficiency NS Moderate Income Rebate	Up to $5,000 (reported)	Official page
Efficiency NS Home Energy Assessment programme	Up to $5,000 (reported; can combine with the above)	Official page
HomeWarming (low income)	Free upgrades for eligible households	Official page

Plus the federal rebate

The National Heat Pump Rebate is $2,000, or up to $10,000 for households at or below the median after-tax income below. Install an eligible heat pump through an HVAC contractor from 1 November 2026 and apply when the portal opens in early 2027. One rebate per household. Official rules explained.

Nova Scotia income thresholds for up to $10,000

Household size	After-tax household income at or below
1 person	$38,831
2 persons	$80,300
3 persons	$103,071
4 persons	$125,843
5 or more	$131,835

2025 dollars. After-tax income = 2025 line 23600 minus line 43500, plus the same for a spouse or partner. Source: Canada.ca, published 1 Nov 2026. Use the checker.

Recently closed

Oil to Heat Pump Affordability: Reported closed to new applicants 2 Jul 2026 (installer source). Source

Good to know

Amounts and the closing date come from an installer's blog (Greenfoot), not Efficiency NS directly. Verify before relying on them.

Guides

Nova Scotia heat pump rebates now that the oil programme has closed

Amounts and rules change often. Always confirm on the official programme site before you buy. LoonHVAC is independent and not part of any government.

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